On Air Personality (Pipeline)

Audacy, Inc.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading multi-platform audio content company seeks an On-Air Personality in Chicago. You will be responsible for creating engaging content across various platforms while protecting the station's FCC license. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and solid production skills, along with a passion for connecting with listeners. The anticipated salary is $60,000 - $125,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

Must be an excellent communicator with strong creative skills.
Must have solid production skills and knowledge of studio audio equipment.
Knowledge of the format and audience required.

Responsibilities

Create original content and perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
Participate and create original content for all social media platforms.
Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Creative skills

Solid production skills

Knowledge of audio equipment

Strong on-air voice

Tools

Audio Vault

RCS Master Control

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Are you an on-air talent with a passion for connecting with listeners? Audacy is always searching for the next generation of on-air hosts who can master the world of content creation, both on and off the air. We’re looking for individuals who can create engaging and relatable conversations that resonate with our audience in a 360-degree world; on-air, online, and on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, including familiarity with broadcast equipment and audio editing software, and be a master of social media. We need creative thinkers with a strong work ethic who are willing to participate in station appearances and interact with clients. If you have a strong desire to create compelling content and build a genuine relationship with our audience, we encourage you to apply for future opportunities. Send a resume and samples of your work by applying to this posting.

This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application. Positions can be located in any of our top 35 markets across the country.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated starting salary range for this opportunity is $60,000 - $125,000/annually. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

Create original content and perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
Participate and create original content for all social media platforms; managing online personality presence
Protect the station’s FCC license
Monitor the music and commercial logs for the airshift
Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly
Operate the control board and perform production work
Make personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts
Other duties as required by management

Qualifications

More About You:

Must be an excellent communicator with strong creative skills;
Must have solid production skills and a strong working knowledge of studio audio equipment necessary for on-air and production execution, including on-air digital systems such as Audio Vault and RCS Master Control.
Knowledge of the format and audience required.
Excellent on-air voice with demonstrated track record required.
A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Required & Preferred

A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Important Notes

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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